Teutonic Mythology V2 - Paperback

by Jacob Ludwig Carl Grimm (Author)

Teutonic Mythology V2 is a comprehensive study of the myths and legends of the ancient Germanic peoples, written by the renowned German folklorist and linguist Jacob Grimm. This second volume of the two-volume set offers an in-depth exploration of the gods and goddesses, heroes, and monsters of Germanic mythology, as well as their place in the culture and history of the Germanic peoples. The book includes detailed analyses of the sources and origins of the myths, as well as their evolution over time and their significance in the development of Germanic culture. This work is considered a seminal work in the field of mythology and is essential reading for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Germanic peoples.1883. Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 0766177424, 0766177440, 0766177459. Volume 2 of 4. Jacob Grimm was perhaps the first man who commanded a wide enough view of the whole field of Teutonic languages and literature to be able to bring into focus the scattered facts which show the prevalence of one system of thought among all the Teutonic nations from Iceland to the Danube. In this he was materially aided by his mastery of the true principles of philology, which he was the first to establish on a firm scientific basis, and which enabled him to trace a word with certitude through the strangest disguises. As a storehouse of facts within the special province of Teutonic mythology, and as a clue to the derivation and significance of the names of persons and things in the various versions of myth, this work has never been superseded and perhaps it never can be. Contents: wights and elves; giants; creation; elements; trees and animals; sky and stars; day and night; summer and winter; time and world; souls; death; destiny and well-being; personifications.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.